What would you have done ? - Page 2

alley cat · 02-11-2011, 07:38 PM

She sounds a bit like she may have come from a farm, what with the rope, eating from the floor, barking at lorries, matted coat etc, or maybe been dumped or lost by Travellers??

Easter Bunny · 02-11-2011, 07:46 PM

My dog used to bark at everything even us. I took advice from a dog trainer and everytime she barked when I didn't want her to I squirted a bit of water in her face from a water bottle, It worked

In the end I only had to reach for the bottle and she'd stop. Another thing is rattle stones in a bottle as soon as she barks, it distracts them from barking and they don't like the noise.

Let her settle in first untill you try anything though, good luck.

Post some photos so we can see her

Herpard · 02-11-2011, 08:58 PM

She sounds like a farm dog

My nan and grandad used to have a rough collie called Laddie, he hated everyone lol I could go in there ok with him but my sister and mum couldn't lol

Beverley · 02-11-2011, 09:06 PM

I had to pop out for an hour and came back to discover she has ripped up her bedding !!!
There is filling all over the place

I did notice her biting at it earlier but she stopped when I told her off ! Is it boredom do you think ?

justmeandmytortoise · 02-11-2011, 09:19 PM

I would have done the same thing

I love "It's Me or The Dog" on channel 11 PICKTV ... can learn some good tips to try re behaviour training. I agree may be worth booking in for dog training and watch tv dog training for tips

Good luck

Easter Bunny · 02-11-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beverley

I had to pop out for an hour and came back to discover she has ripped up her bedding !!!
There is filling all over the place

I did notice her biting at it earlier but she stopped when I told her off ! Is it boredom do you think ?

Sounds like she's going to be an handfull.

Does she look like a young dog? Probably boredom, get her lots of chewy toys. xxx

Beverley · 02-11-2011, 10:16 PM

Lynne, I don't think she is that young maybe three or four. her teeth are pretty white and good.
Not that keen on treats either, I suppose she never got them. Will have to try and get a bed she can't rip !!

TDB · 02-11-2011, 10:27 PM

I squirt water at one of my dogs who barks at everything? it works... I use a childs water pistol

for the bedding what about one of those hard plastic beds with old sheets/blankets in rather than a soft one with padding? my Lab used to chew everything even plasterboard off the walls when he was bored.....good luck x

phoenix · 02-11-2011, 11:10 PM

is she microchipped? i see your in ireland, not sure of the law there but over here its very strict on found dogs, maybe look on doglost http://www.doglost.co.uk/ she could be stolen and dumped or very lost and scared

MiShelley · 03-11-2011, 07:03 AM

Awww, I'd definately have done the same as you Beverley!
She could have ripped her bed through boredom or, if she's had chance to get attatched to you, it could be separation anxiety, she might be worried that she's going to get left again. Something like that dap stuff might help but I've never tried it.
Good luck with her, she sounds gorgeous xx

02-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#12
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	My dog used to bark at everything even us. I took advice from a dog trainer and everytime she barked when I didn't want her to I squirted a bit of water in her face from a water bottle, It worked In the end I only had to reach for the bottle and she'd stop. Another thing is rattle stones in a bottle as soon as she barks, it distracts them from barking and they don't like the noise. Let her settle in first untill you try anything though, good luck. Post some photos so we can see her __________________ Lynne x

02-11-2011, 09:06 PM	#14
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	I had to pop out for an hour and came back to discover she has ripped up her bedding !!! There is filling all over the place I did notice her biting at it earlier but she stopped when I told her off ! Is it boredom do you think ? __________________

02-11-2011, 09:19 PM	#15
justmeandmytortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 2,682	I would have done the same thing I love "It's Me or The Dog" on channel 11 PICKTV ... can learn some good tips to try re behaviour training. I agree may be worth booking in for dog training and watch tv dog training for tips Good luck __________________ www.justmeandmytortoise.webs.com Tortoise, Terrapin and Turtle group covering Kent and London

02-11-2011, 10:16 PM	#17
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	Lynne, I don't think she is that young maybe three or four. her teeth are pretty white and good. Not that keen on treats either, I suppose she never got them. Will have to try and get a bed she can't rip !! __________________

02-11-2011, 11:10 PM	#19
phoenix Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DEVON Posts: 267	is she microchipped? i see your in ireland, not sure of the law there but over here its very strict on found dogs, maybe look on doglost http://www.doglost.co.uk/ she could be stolen and dumped or very lost and scared __________________ 2 hermanns, 2 dogs, 8 cats, 3 chinchillas, 3 kids & 1 very tolerent hubby

02-11-2011, 07:38 PM	#11
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	She sounds a bit like she may have come from a farm, what with the rope, eating from the floor, barking at lorries, matted coat etc, or maybe been dumped or lost by Travellers??

02-11-2011, 08:58 PM	#13
Herpard Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norton Canes, UK Posts: 2,330	She sounds like a farm dog My nan and grandad used to have a rough collie called Laddie, he hated everyone lol I could go in there ok with him but my sister and mum couldn't lol

02-11-2011, 10:27 PM	#18
TDB Member Incubating Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 241	I squirt water at one of my dogs who barks at everything? it works... I use a childs water pistol for the bedding what about one of those hard plastic beds with old sheets/blankets in rather than a soft one with padding? my Lab used to chew everything even plasterboard off the walls when he was bored.....good luck x

03-11-2011, 07:03 AM	#20
MiShelley Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lancaster, UK Posts: 647	Awww, I'd definately have done the same as you Beverley! She could have ripped her bed through boredom or, if she's had chance to get attatched to you, it could be separation anxiety, she might be worried that she's going to get left again. Something like that dap stuff might help but I've never tried it. Good luck with her, she sounds gorgeous xx

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